About John Kerner
Lived 1904 – 1951 (aged 46–47). John Kerner was an American baseball player.
John Franklin Kerner (February 20, 1904 – 1951) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1930s.
A native of Columbus, OH, Kerner played for the Indianapolis ABCs in 1931, and played for the club again in 1933 when it was known as the "Detroit Stars". He died in Columbus in 1951.
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Who was John Kerner?
American baseball player
When was John Kerner born?
John Kerner was born on 20 February 1904 in Columbus, OH.
When did John Kerner die?
John Kerner died in 1951 in Columbus, OH.
What was John Kerner's occupation?
John Kerner was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Kerner?
John Kerner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kerner. https://biography.guide/john-kerner/
MLA: "John Kerner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-kerner/.
Chicago: "John Kerner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-kerner/.
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